RCB & Cricket Jul 18, 2026 2 min

RCB Chief Blogger

In 2009 I was Royal Challengers Bangalore's Chief Blogger.

My RCB Days as Chief Blogger

Back in 2009 I somehow won a contest to become the first Chief Blogger of Royal Challengers Bangalore, which meant I got to travel with the team through the Champions League and file posts from the inside. Appearing in RCB’s first official video was the cherry on cake.

At the nets with a bat — At the nets, holding a bat strictly for the photograph.

Chief RCB Blogger jersey — The jersey back that made it official: Chief RCB Blogger.

Official RCB team bus — Reporting for duty in front of the official Royal Challengers Bangalore team bus.

Pitchside with the match ball — Pitchside with the match ball, doing a convincing impression of someone useful.

With Anil Kumble on the team bus — Riding the team bus with skipper Anil Kumble.

With Rahul Dravid — Rahul Dravid questioned whether I have a job and how come they have approved so many leaves :D ?

With Jacques Kallis — In the pre-match strategy meeting with Jacques Kallis.

With a young Virat Kohli — A very young, very pre-fame Virat Kohli sharing the bus.

With Ross Taylor — Trading notes with Ross Taylor between innings.

Blogging while Dale Steyn looks on — Dale Steyn looking on as I filed a post from the stands.

Downtime with Dale Steyn — Dale Steyn sharing some of the pics he took.

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